Former Juventus, Milan and Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira reveals he was offered the chance to take over at Saint-Etienne.
The former France midfielder is currently the Head Coach of Major League Soccer outfit New York City FC but says he was approached over the summer by the Ligue 1 side.
However, he insisted he is happy at his current club.
“I had some contact with them,” Vieira said during an interview with RMC. “They were looking for a new Coach and the met different people.
Former Juventus, Milan and Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira reveals he was offered the chance to take over at Saint-Etienne.
The former France midfielder is currently the Head Coach of Major League Soccer outfit New York City FC but says he was approached over the summer by the Ligue 1 side.
However, he insisted he is happy at his current club.
“I had some contact with them,” Vieira said during an interview with RMC. “They were looking for a new Coach and the met different people.
“I didn’t want to leave New York City FC, but I appreciated the offer a lot.
“I have a good relationship with the directors of Saint-Etienne.”
Saint-Etienne eventually opted to appoint Oscar Garcia as their new boss.